Provided by Read 2 Succeed (R2S), a local independent literacy nonprofit in Asheville supporting children 0 – 5, elementary students, families and community partners. Learn more at r2sasheville.org.

We often think of mental health in the negative, such as having a disorder or problem. However, mental health is actually a state of well-being. It guides our ability to cope with life stressors, ...

The program was brought to Whitman County in April 2022, which Terry said was a way to encourage early childhood literacy and ...

Establishing a consistent reading habit requires deliberate strategy and commitment. Many recommend setting manageable daily goals, such as dedicating 20-25 minutes or reading 20 pages each day. These ...

Studies have found that reading fiction can make people more empathetic, strengthen their social-cognitive abilities and increase psychological richness.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian Most ...

Overdue” it during the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County’s Winter Reading Program. The event will take place from Jan. 12 to March 31. All ages are welcome to participate, according ...

As the school year ends, parents and guardians can do their kids a big favor by insisting they not shelve away books for the summer. Encourage the elementary-age child in your life to read daily.

Cultivating a lifelong love for reading in children involves creating a cozy reading zone and making it a predictable part of the day. Empowering kids to choose their reading material and modeling ...

Debra Paris dons llama pajamas to read "Llama Llama Hoppity-Hop" to children in the Prime Time Reading program at the Learning Community Center of North Omaha. Kids and parents share quality time ...

Need some motivation to read a few new books over the next couple of months? The Maricopa County Library District launched ...